Aug 21, 2026Sports115 words1 min read

Man Utd Agree £70m Fee for Brighton's Baleba

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Manchester United want a new player. His name is Carlos Baleba. He plays for Brighton.

Manchester United and Brighton agreed on a fee. The fee is up to £70m. A fee is the money one team pays another team for a player.

Baleba plays as a midfielder. A midfielder is a player who plays in the middle of the field.

Manchester United is a big football club in England. Brighton is also a football club in England.

Baleba could now move to Manchester United. This is called a transfer. A transfer is when a player moves from one club to another club.

Many fans want to know more news about this transfer.

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1. Which club does Carlos Baleba play for now?

2. How much is the fee for Baleba?

3. True or False: Baleba plays as a midfielder.

1. Brighton 2. Up to £70m 3. True

Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.

Manchester United want a new player. His name is Carlos _____. He plays for Brighton.

Manchester United and Brighton agreed on a fee. The fee is up to _____.

Baleba plays as a _____. A midfielder is a player who plays in the middle of the field.

Manchester United is a big football club in _____. Brighton is also a football club in England.

Baleba could now move to Manchester United. This is called a _____.

Many fans want to know more _____ about this transfer.